An Illustrated History of the State of Washington, by Rev. H.K. Hines, D.D.,
The Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago, IL., 1893, pages 500-501
PERRY GRIFFIN, representative of the Union Pacific system in Spokane,
Washington, was born in Niles, Michigan, in 1844, son of Robert and Sarah
Griffin, natives of New York. He was educated in the public schools of Chicago,
and as early as 1857 commenced railroading, in which business he has since been
engaged. In 1866 he was employed in the passenger department of the Missouri
Pacific Railway, being located at Kansas City, Missouri. Since then he has been
connected with the Illinois Central, Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific, Wabash, and Union Pacific roads. In 1889 he came West to take
the position of general agent for the Chicago & Northwestern Railway; but the
Union Pacific company which was then completing its line into Spokane, secured
his services for its new territory, and he has remained with this great
transcontinental line ever since. In railroad circles Mr. Griffin is too well
and favorably known to need any further introduction. To the traveling public
and commercial world of this city and its tributary country he is an old and
valued friend. The pioneer route which he represents has its interests well and
faithfully cared for, and it is to he hoped that he may serve the system for
many years to come. Since he located in Spokane Mr. Griffin has made hosts of
friends, and is regarded as one of the most popular men in the State.
Mr. Griffin was married in Niles, Michigan, to Miss Emma J. Cook, whose
father is one of the best known editors in that State.
Submitted to the WA. Bios Project in October 2003 by Jeffrey L. Elmer
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